Inter are two points behind Napoli at the top of the table and two ahead of champions Juventus, with Spalletti stressing the importance of continued hard work if his players are to ensure they remain in the title race.

"For now there is not [a gap to the top teams] anymore, but we have to carry on what we have done," he said.

"Every match, we have to start from scratch and put our quality on the field. We must play without respite - that is our motto."